Blake Pierce News Today

Of the state's 30 top homes for alligators, eight are in Polk County or right along its border. And one tiny Winter Haven lake has a scary number.

The ClassE high school entrepreneurship program is proud to present the 2024 class of 20 under 40 honorees, recognizing those who make a difference in the Coles County area.

The Community Leaders Breakfast spotlighted Mattoon pro motorcyclist Dallas Daniels and the 2024 20 Under 40 honorees.

A new sign placed at the construction site of the planned Emerald Acres Sports Connections commercial area lists businesses that will be locating there.

A new sign placed at the construction site of the planned Emerald Acres Sports Connections commercial area lists businesses that will be locating there.

If you see a body of water here in Florida, chances are there's a gator in it.

The restaurant at Warren James Winery in Mattoon offers appetizers, flatbread pizzas, sandwiches, wraps and desserts.

Possible tenants envisioned for The Shops of Emerald Acres include Kohls, Michaels, Bealls Florida, Famous Footwear, Five Below and Ross Dress for Less.

A snapshot of some recent rain totals.

Oklahomans who raise chickens as breeding stock for the cockfighting industry say the criminal laws against cockfighting are too harsh.